Understanding the status of COVID-19
COVID is not longer a global public health emergency, the World Health Organization announced last week. Dr. Peter Hotez discusses what this means.
COVID is not longer a global public health emergency, the World Health Organization announced last week. Dr. Peter Hotez discusses what this means.
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic no longer global emergency
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
The announcement marks a symbolic end to a devastating pandemic that triggered lockdowns, upended economies globally, and killed over a million people worldwide.
Money: Ways to save more with increased interest rates
The Fed just raised interest rates again this week to help slow inflation. One benefit however is that it raises interest rates on savings accounts. After the increase, many people have been putting money in Apple's new high-yield savings account. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more options on how you can save.
The Fed just raised interest rates again this week to help slow inflation. One benefit however is that it raises interest rates on savings accounts. After the increase, many people have been putting money in Apple's new high-yield savings account. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more options on how you can save.
US History test scores plunge, parents, teachers, and policymakers searching for answers
Test scores for kids in U.S. History and Civics took a plunge. The news comes as the world is still trying to grapple with COVID-19-era learning loss.
Test scores for kids in U.S. History and Civics took a plunge. The news comes as the world is still trying to grapple with COVID-19-era learning loss.
President Biden to hold debt limit meeting next Tuesday
Congress seems to work best when it?s up against a deadline and this latest deadline is coming up fast. In a month, the U.S. could default on its debt and lawmakers are still far apart on negotiations, but they?re at least willing to meet to play ball.
Congress seems to work best when it?s up against a deadline and this latest deadline is coming up fast. In a month, the U.S. could default on its debt and lawmakers are still far apart on negotiations, but they?re at least willing to meet to play ball.
What will another interest rate hike mean for the economy?
After the most aggressive interest rate hike in 40 years, the federal reserve is expected to approve another quarter-point increase on Wednesday.
After the most aggressive interest rate hike in 40 years, the federal reserve is expected to approve another quarter-point increase on Wednesday.
US to end most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
The Biden administration will end the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends.
Debt limit rages even with House out of session
The House is out of session this week, but it doesn?t mean the debt limit stand-off has simmered down. Instead, it might be a long battle to raise the debt limit so the country can pay its bills.
The House is out of session this week, but it doesn?t mean the debt limit stand-off has simmered down. Instead, it might be a long battle to raise the debt limit so the country can pay its bills.
How to get COVID tests now before it's no longer free
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
Free COVID testing ends on May 11, but you'll still have access to tests with a few differences.
House speaker unveils plan to raise debt ceiling, stakes rising
Economists are now warning we could hit the debt ceiling sooner than expected.
Economists are now warning we could hit the debt ceiling sooner than expected.
House Republicans plan to pass their own spending bill
As the battle over the looming debt ceiling heats up, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Republicans will pass their own bill, which will not include a ?no strings attached? debt limit increase.
As the battle over the looming debt ceiling heats up, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced Republicans will pass their own bill, which will not include a ?no strings attached? debt limit increase.
March jobs report: Economy reportedly added 236,000 jobs
The March job report came in cooler than expected as the reports said the economy added 236,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent. The Leisure and Hospitality sector led the way followed by Government and Professional/Business Services.
The March job report came in cooler than expected as the reports said the economy added 236,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent. The Leisure and Hospitality sector led the way followed by Government and Professional/Business Services.
Long COVID-19 survivor's weight loss journey
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
When Clay Bentley narrowly escaped being put on a ventilator and watched 10 of his close friends pass away from the coronavirus, he caught himself asking God why he had to suffer from long COVID. He says in that moment he made a decision to live a healthier life and lost over a hundred pounds in just months.
Pandemic pounds pushed thousands of U.S. Army soldiers into obesity
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
COVID brain fog and how to recover
Dr. Andrew Budson, neurology professor at Boston University, explains what brain fog is and how to recover.
Dr. Andrew Budson, neurology professor at Boston University, explains what brain fog is and how to recover.
Lawmakers grill Moderna CEO on COVID-19 vaccine price hike
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Moderna?s CEO on Wednesday defended a plan to more than quadruple the company?s COVID-19 vaccine price, but he also said the drugmaker will work to ensure patients continue paying nothing at drugstores or clinics.
Biden signs bill to declassify information on COVID-19 origins
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan bill that directs the federal government to declassify as much intelligence as possible about the origins of COVID-19 more than three years after the start of the pandemic.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Texas Rent Relief Program website crashes shortly after reopening
The Texas Rent Relief Program Portal opened Tuesday morning and as expected there were many people rushing to the site.
The Texas Rent Relief Program Portal opened Tuesday morning and as expected there were many people rushing to the site.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.